Tag: healing
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I’m Stuck in a Psychologically Abusive Relationship with My Mom
home insemination kit Hey there, I’m 33 and I’ve found myself in a challenging situation. My relationship with my mother is not just complicated; it’s abusive. I can’t quite pinpoint how we got to this point, but somehow, I became her victim. I know what you’re thinking: What did she do? How did it get…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Reflection on Gratitude
home insemination kit You know, gratitude is one of those topics that everyone seems to cover eloquently. This year, I decided to skip it. Maybe it’s because I feel like an “ugly American” or perhaps I’ve become as entitled as the younger generation. Honestly, it could also be that my friends are doing such a…
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When Doctors Said Our Adopted Son Couldn’t Heal, We Ignored Them—And I’m So Grateful We Did
home insemination kit Adoption can be a rocky road, and for us, it started off feeling more like a nightmare than a fairy tale. In 2010, we welcomed our son, Leo, home from Ethiopia. I thought I was well-prepared—I had researched ethical adoption agencies, read stacks of books on international adoption, and attended classes on…